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MADHYA PRADESH
Madhya Pradesh : lies in the heart of India. It is the 2nd largest state in the country.
The state consists largely of a plateau streaked with hill ranges of the Vindhayas and the Satpura.
The main river systems are the Chambal, Betwa, Sindh, Narmada and Tapti. Nearly a third of the state's area
is covered with topical forests that offers a unique and exciting panorama of wildlife.
Although the modern state of Madhya Pradesh came into being on November 1, 1956, its cultural heritage
is ancient and chequered. Innumerable monuments - exquisitely carved temples, stupas, forts and palaces
on hill tops - raise in the visitor's mind visions of empires and kingdoms, of great warrior and builders,
poets, musicians, saints and philosphers of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Islam. Historical and natural
grandeur apart, the people of the state are no less colorful. This large state with diverse people from
one corner to the other present a cross section of handicrafts. Customs and beliefs in each area have
added colour to the fairs and festivals.
State Government :
http://www.mp.gov.in
| Capital : |
Bhopal |
| Area : |
308,313 square Kilometers |
| Population : |
60,348,023 (2001 census) |
| Literacy : |
63.74% (2001) |
| Language : |
Hindi |
| Roads : |
146,645 Kms |
| Railways : |
4,028 Kms |
| Airport : |
Bhopal, Gwalior,Indore, Jabalpur, Khajuraho |
| Seaport : |
Nil |
| Climate : |
Summer (48° - 22° C), Winter (23° - 4° C), Monsoon : June to September |
| Best Season : |
October to April |
| Places of Interest : |
State Tourism :
http://www.madhyapradeshtourism.gov.in /
http://www.mptourism.com
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Amarkantak : Source of the Narmada, Temples, Pilgrim centre.
Asirgarh : Fort, Temple.
Bagh : Murals in Buddhist rock cut caves.
Bandhavagarh : Fort, Cave inscriptions, Ruins, White Tiger area, National Park, Game-viewing, Birdlife, ( February - June).
Bhopal : Palaces, Gardens, Forts, Mosques (including India's biggest, Taj-ul-Masjid), Lake, Museum. [Bhimbetka (50 Kms) : Cave paintings (neolithic age). Bhojpur (28 Kms) : Temple. Chiklod (45 Kms) : Lake-side, Palace, Gardens. Delawadi (62 Kms) : Forest, Picnic spot. Islamnagar (11 Kms) : Palace, Gardens.]
Burhanpur : Fort, Palace.
Chanderi : Antiquities, Fort, Handloom brocade sarees, Mosque.
Datia : Palace, Temple, Frescoes.
Dhar : Fort, Mosques, Lakes.
Ginnuragarh : Fort, Palaces.
Gwalior : Palaces, Temples, Forts, Tombs, Handicrafts, Museums, Zoo. [Tigra (18 Kms) : Dam-site picnic spot.]
Indore : Palaces, Museums, Temples, Gardens.
Jabalpur : Major railway Junction, nearby Temples and Forts, Waterfalls. [Bheraghat (23 Kms) : Marble Rocks, Scenic spots, Cruising in the gorge, Temples, Boating in moonlight.]
Kanha : Wildlife National Park (April - June & November - January).
Khajuraho : Architecture, Sculptures, Temples, ancient Capital, nearby Picnic spots, Shivratri Fair (February / March). [Gangau (34 Kms) : Dam, Wildlife sanctuary.]
Maheshwar : Antiquities, Pilgrim centre, Temples, Weaving centre.
Mandla : Lake, Temples, Tribal, Forests.
Mandu : Ghost City, Spectacular ruins of ancient Palaces, Forts, Mosques and Tombs.
Muktagiri : Jain Temples, Pilgrim centre.
Onkar Mandhata : Temples, Hindu Pilgrim centre.
Orchha : Ancient capital, Palaces, Temples and Forts still preserved.
Pachmarhi : Hill resort, Trekking in the Satpura Hills, Caves, Bathing pools.
Panna : Only Diamond Mines in India.
Rewa : Palaces, home of the White Tiger. [Chachai (32 Kms) : Waterfalls, Scenic Beauty.]
Sanchi : Stupas, Major Buddhist pilgrim centre, Buddhist Art, Excavations, Museums, Buddha Jayanti Festival ( April / May). [Pipaliya (12 Kms) : Stupa ruins. Raisen (22 Kms) : Fort, Lakes. Ratadani and Singhori Sancturies. Satdhara (10 Kms) : Stupa ruins. Udayagiri (7 Kms) : Hindu and Jain cave carvings.]
Shivpuri : Holiday resort, Lakes, Temples, Picnic spots, Monuments, Spa.
Udayapur : Temple.
Ujjain : Major Hindu pilgrim centre, Temples, ancient observatory, Palaces, Ruins, Khumbh Mela festival (once in 12 years).
Vidisha : Fort, Sculpture, Udaigiri Caves with sculpture.
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| Festivals : |
Basant Panchami (February), Mahashivratri, Holi (March), Ramnavami (March / April), Dussehra (October), Diwali (October / November), Tribal celeberations like Bhagoriya Haat in Jhabua. |
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